NBC Learn, in partnership with NBC News and MSNBC, is offering a special collection of videos ahead of the 2018 midterm elections that includes original videos about the election process, as well as on-the-ground reporting and analysis from NBC News and MSNBC. The collection will be updated with results and analysis after November 6th.

NBC Learn, in partnership with NBC News and MSNBC, is offering a special collection of videos ahead of the 2018 midterm elections that includes original videos about the election process, as well as on-the-ground reporting and analysis from NBC News and MSNBC. The collection will be updated with results and analysis after November 6th.

According to the NBC News exit poll, the most important issues for voters during the 2018 midterms elections are healthcare, immigration and the economy.

Date : 11/07/2018

Clip Length : 00:01:54

There are some history-making lawmakers among the winners of the 2018 midterm elections, including the first Muslim and Native American women to serve in Congress. Democratic Representative-elect (NY) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will be the youngest woman elected to Congress at the age of 29. Contenders in the 2018 midterm election also include a record number of LGBTQ candidates, including Colorado’s Jared Polis, the first openly gay man elected for governor.

There are some history-making lawmakers among the winners of the 2018 midterm elections, including the first Muslim and Native American women to serve in Congress. Democratic Representative-elect (NY) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will be the youngest woman elected to Congress at the age of 29. Contenders in the 2018 midterm election also include a record number of LGBTQ candidates, including Colorado’s Jared Polis, the first openly gay man elected for governor.

Date : 11/07/2018

Clip Length : 00:03:39

As results pour in from the 2018 midterm elections, Democrats flip the U.S. House of Representatives, gaining control for the first time since 2011. Republicans retain control of the Senate, with President Donald Trump tweeting “tremendous success” for his party.

As results pour in from the 2018 midterm elections, Democrats flip the U.S. House of Representatives, gaining control for the first time since 2011. Republicans retain control of the Senate, with President Donald Trump tweeting “tremendous success” for his party.

Date : 10/31/2018

Clip Length : 00:04:52

As the 2018 Florida gubernatorial race between Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum intensifies, the candidates stay firm in their ideological positions at a point when most candidates would move towards the political center to win undecided voters.

As the 2018 Florida gubernatorial race between Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum intensifies, the candidates stay firm in their ideological positions at a point when most candidates would move towards the political center to win undecided voters.

Date : 11/05/2018

Clip Length : 00:02:11

Arizona’s Senate race between Republican Martha McSally and Democrat Kyrsten Sinema emphasizes the importance women have on and off the ballot during the 2018 midterm elections. No matter the outcome, the state will make history by electing its first female senator in its 106 year history.

Arizona’s Senate race between Republican Martha McSally and Democrat Kyrsten Sinema emphasizes the importance women have on and off the ballot during the 2018 midterm elections. No matter the outcome, the state will make history by electing its first female senator in its 106 year history.

Date : 11/06/2018

Clip Length : 00:01:17

As voters head to the polls nationwide for the 2018 midterms elections they battle long wait times and technical difficulties. In Indiana, long lines are being caused by slow electronic poll books used to check in voters, a machine glitch is holding up voting in Atlanta, and flashlights are being used at a polling place in Tennessee due to a lack of electrical power.

As voters head to the polls nationwide for the 2018 midterms elections they battle long wait times and technical difficulties. In Indiana, long lines are being caused by slow electronic poll books used to check in voters, a machine glitch is holding up voting in Atlanta, and flashlights are being used at a polling place in Tennessee due to a lack of electrical power.

Date : 03/04/2018

Clip Length : 00:02:30

As the 2018 Midterm Elections approach, many Democrats turn their attention to Texas. Voter turnout and demographics will be crucial, and with 10 days into early voting, voter turnout has increased 102 percent since the 2014 election cycle.

As the 2018 Midterm Elections approach, many Democrats turn their attention to Texas. Voter turnout and demographics will be crucial, and with 10 days into early voting, voter turnout has increased 102 percent since the 2014 election cycle.

Date : 09/07/2018

Clip Length : 00:02:50

For the first time since leaving office, former President Barack Obama publicly addresses President Donald Trump by name in an Illinois speech on the 2018 midterm campaign trail. In his speech, President Obama rebukes a brand of politics that he says is steeped in fear and division.

For the first time since leaving office, former President Barack Obama publicly addresses President Donald Trump by name in an Illinois speech on the 2018 midterm campaign trail. In his speech, President Obama rebukes a brand of politics that he says is steeped in fear and division.

Date : 10/31/2018

Clip Length : 00:02:41

President Donald Trump threatens to triple the number of troops he is sending to the U.S.-Mexico border as he concentrates on immigration just days before the 2018 midterm elections. President Trump also criticizes House Speaker Paul Ryan for noting that birthright citizenship cannot be ended with an executive order.

President Donald Trump threatens to triple the number of troops he is sending to the U.S.-Mexico border as he concentrates on immigration just days before the 2018 midterm elections. President Trump also criticizes House Speaker Paul Ryan for noting that birthright citizenship cannot be ended with an executive order.

Date : 10/20/2018

Clip Length : 00:02:57

Georgia's “exact match” law requires voter information to be identical to other state records, or else the voter is moved to a pending list. An analysis from the Associated Press shows 70 percent of those voters with pending status are black.

Georgia's “exact match” law requires voter information to be identical to other state records, or else the voter is moved to a pending list. An analysis from the Associated Press shows 70 percent of those voters with pending status are black.

Date : 09/26/2018

Clip Length : 00:01:44

As President Donald Trump presides over the United Nations Security Council for the first time, he accuses China of interfering with the upcoming 2018 elections. He claims that the country is interfering because he “is the first president to challenge China on trade.”

As President Donald Trump presides over the United Nations Security Council for the first time, he accuses China of interfering with the upcoming 2018 elections. He claims that the country is interfering because he “is the first president to challenge China on trade.”

Date : 10/23/2018

Clip Length : 00:01:57

As a caravan marches toward the U.S.-Mexico border, President Donald Trump uses it as an example to energize his voting base ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.

NBC News' Kristen Dahlgren looks at some of the factors that impact voter turnout, what it means, and how it may impact U.S. elections.

Date : 10/30/2018

Clip Length : 00:03:04

NBC News' Kristen Dahlgren breaks down the three branches of government, including the bicameral structure of Congress and the similarities and differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate.

NBC News' Kristen Dahlgren breaks down the three branches of government, including the bicameral structure of Congress and the similarities and differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Date : 10/30/2018

Clip Length : 00:03:01

NBC News' Kristen Dahlgren talks about political campaigns and how their activities help elect their chosen candidates to public office.

NBC News' Kristen Dahlgren talks about political campaigns and how their activities help elect their chosen candidates to public office.

Date : 10/30/2018

Clip Length : 00:02:40

Political parties are an important force in American politics. NBC News' Kristen Dahlgren explains what political parties are, the different major parties in the United States and what they stand for, and what they do to help elect their candidates to public office.

Political parties are an important force in American politics. NBC News' Kristen Dahlgren explains what political parties are, the different major parties in the United States and what they stand for, and what they do to help elect their candidates to public office.

Date : 09/03/2018

Clip Length : 00:02:26

Facebook civic engagement executive Samidh Chakrabarti discusses how he is leading the effort to protect Facebook and Instagram users from foreign interference ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. The company's goal is to prevent another incident like the 2016 presidential election when 126 million Americans were exposed to posts from Russia.

Facebook civic engagement executive Samidh Chakrabarti discusses how he is leading the effort to protect Facebook and Instagram users from foreign interference ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. The company's goal is to prevent another incident like the 2016 presidential election when 126 million Americans were exposed to posts from Russia.

Date : 04/15/1990

Clip Length : 00:03:31

The number of women entering politics has increased dramatically in the last decade. NBC's Andrea Mitchell examines several candidates, how they are playing political hardball, and why female candidates in general are gaining more acceptance.

The number of women entering politics has increased dramatically in the last decade. NBC's Andrea Mitchell examines several candidates, how they are playing political hardball, and why female candidates in general are gaining more acceptance.

Date : 08/31/1956

Clip Length : 00:07:10

Philologist Dr. Joseph B. Shipley explains the meanings of the words "democrat" and "democratic" as they relate to the U.S. political system, as well as the origins of the Republican and Democratic party names and their related symbols, the elephant and the donkey.

Philologist Dr. Joseph B. Shipley explains the meanings of the words "democrat" and "democratic" as they relate to the U.S. political system, as well as the origins of the Republican and Democratic party names and their related symbols, the elephant and the donkey.

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